April 17, 2008
STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON REGARDING THE RESIGNATION OF ANTHONY SHORRIS FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY
Governor Paterson announced today that Anthony Shorris has resigned as the Executive Director of the Port Authority effective as of April 24, 2008. The Governor released the following statement:
“I want to thank Tony Shorris for the significant accomplishments he achieved during his tenure as Executive Director of the Port Authority. Under Tony’s leadership, the Port Authority made substantial strides at Ground Zero, with real progress throughout the site, including the raising of steel for the Freedom Tower. With Tony at the helm, the Port Authority also made smart investments in mass transit and devised creative sustainability measures. Tony was also instrumental in the Port Authority’s acquisition of Stewart Airport, which will prove to be a critical investment in our State’s economic welfare. I wish Tony all the best in his future endeavors.”
